Do you own a boat in the United States? If so, what kind? If that’s the case, you may be interested to hear that the law mandates you register your yacht with your state’s government. If you fail to comply with boat registration, you may be subject to monetary fines and additional penalties. We’ll fill…
“Preferred Ship’s Mortgage,” “Hailing Port,” “MARAD” – vessel documentation is full of odd phrases you probably don’t hear in other walks of life. That’s just one part of the documentation that makes it a bit opaque and confusing to people, even those who have been dealing with it for years. Of course, it doesn’t help…
There are a few items you’ll need to finalize the sale of your boat when you’re trying to sell it. In order to document the transfer of ownership, a bill of sale boat is essential. Is a bill of sale boat required to complete the transaction? This isn’t always the case, of course. Bills of…
If you are planning on selling your boat, you will need to do your research about the US Coast Guard documented vessel bill of sale and how it might apply to you. These documents can be the best way to settle your connection to a vessel and ensure that you are not blamed for any…
If you’ve ever shopped for something online, then you know how hard it can be to find the exact thing that you want. Sure, when you go online, you’ll be able to find so many different options and be exposed to things that you didn’t even know existed. However, it can be difficult to find…
Do you have a vessel and aren’t sure entirely which forms of vessel documentation are right for it? Have you been wondering just what a National Vessel Documentation Center (NVDC) is and how it can help you? When it comes to boat documentation in the United States, it can be a bit confounding. Even if…
Did you recently come into possession of a foreign-built vessel that you want to use on American waters? Do you have an undocumented vessel that you would like to make some money with, but you don’t want to run afoul of the powers that be to do so? Plenty of vessel owners have been in…
Think of things that you have to do annually: pay for your car registration, renew certain forms and licenses, taxes, and so forth. With many of those, you’re given multiple reminders. As much of that is national in scope (such as taxes), they could come up as topics of conversation with friends and family, which…
It always seems like that no matter what we must do in life, there is paperwork to go along with it. Everywhere you go, and everything you buy seems to come with some document that you must sign or something you must apply for. Making a large purchase like buying a yacht or other pleasure…
To be clear, the title of this blog, “a certificate of documentation: certificate to make money” is meant metaphorically, not literally. The phrase “certificate to make money” has been used throughout time to describe an opportunity that allows a person to make more money than they would have otherwise. It can safely be said of…
Anyone thinking about buying a new vessel needs to have as much information about the boat as possible before they put down any money. The seller might offer you some details about the vessel, but they often don’t have a clear history, and it makes sense to check everything they say against official evidence. By…
Having all of your documentation in order before a trip out on the water is essential for boat owners. Even if you don’t own a boat, it’s good to know what kind of boat documentation you’ll need to go underway legally. One of the most critical responsibilities of a boat owner is to ensure proper…
Mortgage Do you ever wonder what the prerequisites are for the USCG satisfaction mortgage? Whether you have to comply with USCG regulations or not, maintaining your yacht involves many critical requirements, and a typical concern is whether you can pay off your mortgage. If you own a boat, you probably know the federal need to…
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) devised a system for renewing mariner credentials and verifying paperwork to avoid fraud while you renew boat registration documentation. Because of prior accidents, the government has the option of revoking your driver’s license. You want to be sure that you aren’t a victim of fraud when it comes to…
Part of the evidence that you will be required to send when you apply for USCG vessel documentation will be proof that you are an established US citizen. Only people who have this status may apply to document their boat in the US, and if you do not have this then you will not be…